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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1901

Page

3

Incomplete OCR Leads to Partial Table Readout

Fragmentary text shows a garbled table with names like Ieohen Pounds and Kite hen ards plus scattered words such as kit and ext wn, yielding no coherent event or context.

Weak Argument Stirs Metal Trades Meeting Over Reports

The Metal Trades held a Saturday gathering amid rumors of erroneous reports about strikes. Union officials stated no strike exists if a wage promise from Vulcan Iron Works is honored. Workers who returned to nine hour days claim wage raises were offered, with plans to return to shops on those terms.

Vulcan Iron Works Promes Yiean Wagee

City eyes crematory for garbage disposal near Speel tidewater

Health board resolutions propose a crematory to handle garbage from the city. The plan calls for location south of Speel tidewater, control of use, and a fully equipped facility costing over $20,000. A council committee would oversee details and consult with health officials.

Carroll Board of Health Speel of Health

Ratified Hay Pauncefote Treaty Passed by Vote

In Washington on December 11 the Hay Pauncefote treaty was ratified yesterday afternoon by a vote of seventy two to eighty? two. The action formalizes the agreement between nations on canal policies and related safeguards.

Ministers In Session Debate Reading For Clergy

The Seattle Ministerial Association held its regular meeting in the Y M C A rooms. Rev Beers of the Free Episcopal church spoke on reading for ministers titled To What Ex. He argued ministers have time for literature but should favor Bible and kindred works over fiction, cautioning against extensive fictional reading.

Seattle Ministerial Association Y. M Beers Free Episcopal Church

Death of Sam Childs in Seattle noted with family ties

Reports state Sam Childs, longtime Seattle resident connected to Geo W. Childs of Philadelphia Ledger fame, died after a severe cold. He was found in a cave near Fifth Avenue and his body rests at Bonney and Stewart's pending funeral plans.

Beatie Fifth Avenue Sam Seattle Scott Benjamin Pan San Ies Bonney and Stewart's Geo. W. Childs Phiadsiphis Ledger Philanthiopiat Puneral

Judge Hanford Rules In Crowded Travel Case

The court decision concerns a dispute from August 1900 over overcrowded travel from Nome to Seattle. It notes payments and tickets, including a $1,009 fee, with a verdict entering in favor of the claimant and detailing a $196 award for certain passengers and $90 paid for others. The text references berth arrangements and related charges.

Hanford Pasaenis Nome Seattle Hel Stély

Tacoma Mayor Johnson Nickona Dies in Hawaii

Local report confirms the death of Tacoma mayor John M. Nickona in Hawaii last Thursday. Gate authorities noted no immediate statements or last rites as officials prepare an official obituary.

Tacoma Johnson Nickona Bio Hawaii

Cottage City Steamer Arrives at Cot Bkay Dock

A steamer arrived at the Company dock yesterday with a light cargo chiefly of delayen mati and a passenger list of sixteen. The vessel spent a short time at the dock before departure.

An Ae

Out sale at St ang's star of prices on aes street

An out sale event is advertised on a street near St ang's star, listing various prices and items for sale. The readable lines suggest a local street promotion with offered goods and pricing details.

Fine Ching Etsy Stang Star OF Prices Aes Street

Resistance to Seattle Electric relief association plan

Seattle Electric workers resist a proposed relief association funded by weekly dues. Trainmen fear higher costs and loss of company medical benefits as the plan would shift injury expenses to the new fund. Company officials claim no opposition but acknowledge changes to injury coverage.

Seattle Electric Company Seattle Electric C Tite Dedt

Warson Seeks Redress After Civil Service Row

At a city civil service meeting the communication from R L Warson former clerk in the Comptroller s office was received Warson had been suspended by the comptroller and his office later abolished by the council finance committee He appealed to the civil service commission which ruled that in case of abolition the incumbent remains an eligible for similar employment and that rights are protected under city charter section 13 article 14 The commission noted it cannot decide rights from an ex parte statement and that an official investigation can be requested by the employee

Municipal Civil Service Commission R. L. Warson Paul Warson Ll. R. Warson City Civil Service A. H. Grout Bee'y Civil Service Commission

Crown Prince of Siam Seeks London Pleasures

The crown prince Mana Vajiravudh of Siam visits London from Oxford where he studies. He attends plays almost nightly and shows strong interest in Oxford private theatricals. His English education began with Basil Thompson and continued with Sandhurst military studies.

London Archbishop of York Sandhurst Engileh

Child prodigy thwarts burglars with song and mercy

A Seattle area tale tells of two burglars breaking into Levi Golden’s home when a young girl appeared and sang to them. The frightened men, moved by her moral plea, left the silverware and paid 25 cents for a broken lamp shade before slipping away.

Dee Levi Golden Papa

Lost art regained claims stun Washington inventor

Joseph Dudley, an inventor, says he has two breakthroughs. He asserts a steel hardening process to revolutionize armor plate and a rediscovered copper welding method tested at the Washington Navy Yard before high navy officials. The welded copper withstood severe stress and tore only beyond the weld, drawing interest from Carnegie interests despite no government purchase.

Washington, D. C Joseph Diey Washington Navy Yard Navy Department Dudley Carnegie

Moose Hunt Near White Morse Yields Two Carcasses

Baward Carrigan and Joseph Lambert arrived with two large moose slain under odd circumstances near White Morse. They tracked the animals to a watering pool and, after spotting a pair, fired as the leading moose and its follower were startled. One moose fell instantly. the other, a blind survivor, refused to leave its fallen companion and was later killed. The blind animal weighed 700 pounds. the other, nearly 900 pounds.

Bragway Baward Carrigan Joseph Lambert White Morse Carrigan Lambert Moore

Squire Abe Brown's Artistic Gate in Arcadia Farmyard

In Fostoria Ohio on December 17, Squire Abe Brown places an artistic gate at the farm entrance in Arcadia Hancock County. Posts feature a late President McKinsey portrait and the owner's name, with Uncle Sam and Squire Brown images. A central Molley portrait and the inscription The Republican party has woop our country is safe appear as a political art exhibit.

Fostoria Ohio Squire Abe Brown Arcadia Hancock County Ape President McKinsey Brill Uncle Fam Squire Brown Ose Moley

Xmas Fur and Coat Gifts On Sale

An old newspaper promo lists heavy all wool coats and fur accessories as perfect Christmas wear. Items include a navy serge coat with tailored cutaway style, Melton lining, and children's coats up to age 14. Fur scarves, martens, beaver collarettes, and gift bundles are offered with anniversary sale prices and free gifts.

Hutton Melton Neefern Keefer Xman N. Jong Black Marten

Xmas Cloths and Wool Fabrics Spark Anniversary Sale

Silk and black dress goods advertised for Christmas cloth, heavy firm fabric good for water and salts priced at 1.26 value. Anniversary sale highlights 3 in all wool black sur and granite cloths at strong value. Taffeta silk approved for waists and skirts, 11 value. 27 inch wide imported black taffeta silk offers extra width for versatile cutting.

Marty Meer Clanhodras Sinvacenens Iesnivervary Cancun Scone

No news of Matteawan aboard lightship Uma tila

The government lightship Uma tila near Cape Flattery after repairs is nearing completion and to resume service. Captain Hasdorf says he has seen nothing of Col. Ver Matteawan and suspects she may be at the bottom. Uma tila crew were busy saving lives during the December 4 storm.

Umatila Cape Flattery Moran Hasdorf Ver Matteawan Ata Umatilla

Steamer Bhinano Brings 12000 Bales of Cotton to Orient

The Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamer Bhinano awaited departure to Japan with a 40 passenger list. The cargo included 12 000 bales of raw cotton mainly from Texas and large quantities of iron and steel merchandise. Officials note growing passenger and merchandise traffic on the Seattle to Orient route.

Bhinano Nippon Yusen Kaisha Steamship Line Japan Texas Nippon Yusen Kaisha Beattle Oriental

Seattle Weather Tonight and Wednesday Briefing

For Seattle and Vicinity tonight and Wednesday, expect occasional rain with warmer temperatures. South winds will be fresh to brisk, shaping a damp and mild pattern across the area.

Seattle

Cottage City Ships North to Sitka With Mail

The steamer Cottage City departed for Southeastern Alaska with Sitka as the target, carrying a passenger list and merchandise including four and grocellia. The Manausen of Victoria reentered service after repairs, destined for Quartermaster Harbor to overhaul, then transport ore to the Tacoma smelter.

Cottage City Alaska Sitka United States Manausen Victoria Quartermaster Harbor Vancouver Island Tacoma Smelter

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